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The Valley Health System has expanded into an integrated health network that serves more than two million people in Southern Nevada. Starting with Valley Hospital Medical Center in 1979, the Valley Health System has grown to include Desert Springs Hospital Medical Center, Centennial Hills Hospital Medical Center, Spring Valley Hospital Medical Center, Summerlin Hospital Medical Center and our newest addition Henderson Hospital.

Description/Purpose of Position:
Manages specific operations of the Clinical Documentation Improvement Program. Manages targeted departmental staff including day-to-day supervision, employee relations and staff development. This position is also responsible for providing clinically based concurrent and retrospective review of outpatient medical records to evaluate the utilization and documentation of acute care services. The goal of concurrent review includes facilitation of appropriate physician documentation of care delivered to accurately reflect patient severity of illness and risk of mortality. Specific reviews are determined both internally and by requirements/requests of external payers or regulatory agencies and play a significant role in reporting quality of care outcomes and in obtaining accurate and compliant reimbursement for acute care services.

Experience International Medical Degree Required. Minimum of three (3) years of clinical experience in an acute care setting; critical care, medical/surgical or Emergency Department. Minimum of three (3) years supervisory/management experience strongly preferred but not required.

Technical Skills Computer proficiency to include word processing, databases, and spreadsheets. Familiarity with the operation of basic office equipment. Basic competence in use of electronic health records and other CDI/Coding software applications.

License/Certification Must have valid RN License in the State of residence or valid Medical Degree.
Other Knowledge of age-specific needs and elements of disease processes and related procedures required. Strong broad-based clinical knowledge and understanding of pathology/physiology of disease processes. Working knowledge of inpatient admission criteria, Medicare reimbursement system and coding systems preferred, but not required. Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills and critical thinking skills. Ability to work independently in a time oriented environment is essential.

It is the policy of The Valley Health System to provide equal opportunity in employment to all employees and applicants for employment. No person will be discriminated against in employment on the basis of their race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, military status, genetic information, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by applicable Federal, State or local law.

The Valley Health System is owned and operated by a subsidiary of Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS), a King of Prussia, PA-based company, that is one of the largest healthcare management companies in the nation.

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